How long after biometrics does the medical request or update come through?

An applicant asked how long it typically takes to receive a medical exam request after completing biometrics.

What group members reported (results varied significantly):

1. Some reported roughly 1–1.5 months on average.


2. Others reported updates in as little as 2–3 days after their biometrics update appeared.


3. One member who did an upfront medical (before being formally requested) reported it took almost a month for the exam to reflect on the portal after applying — but noted that going upfront is now common practice among applicants trying to avoid extra delay.

Takeaway on the spread: these numbers vary widely because they depend on your specific visa office, application volume at the time, and whether you did the medical upfront versus waiting for a formal request. Treat these figures as a general range, not a guarantee.

The practical takeaway: many experienced applicants recommend doing the medical upfront (before IRCC formally requests it) to reduce total processing time, rather than waiting for the request to arrive after biometrics.